What is the NOAEL for Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., ethoxylated?
Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., ethoxylated has 1 NOAEL study in the database. The lowest reported value is 22.2 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., ethoxylated
Also known as: Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, ethoxylated, Cemulsol 285, Cetyloleyl alcohol ethoxylate, Simulsol C, Rhodasurf CET 5 (+15 more)
CAS 68920-66-1
Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., ethoxylated (CAS 68920-66-1) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 4 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., ethoxylated is classified GHS Danger (H302, H315, H318, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
1
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
4
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
23 fields
Name
Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., ethoxylated
CAS Number
68920-66-1
DTXSID
DTXSID8041587
Synonyms
Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, ethoxylatedCemulsol 285Cetyloleyl alcohol ethoxylateSimulsol CRhodasurf CET 5Cimagal-OEmpilan KL 6Alcools en C16-18 et en C18 insatures, ethoxylesSDA 11-065-00Alcohols, C16-18(even numbered) and C18 unsaturated, ethoxylated < 2.5 EORhodasurf CET 2Unsatd. (C=18) and (C=16-18) ethoxylated alcohols
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
30 records
Surfactant (surface active agent)Cleaning agentThickening agentLubricating agentEmulsifierDispersing agentWetting agent (non-aqueous)Solvent
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
4 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
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| Cleaning products and household care - shoes; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Cleaning products and household care - shoes; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| inert_ingredient; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 1 of 1 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
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| =22.2 | mg/m3 | DNEL systemic | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL |
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REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
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| Registered | Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., ethoxylated | 500-236-9 | ECHA overview → |
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
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Category
Surfactant
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., ethoxylated?
Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., ethoxylated appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including Cleaning products and household care - shoes; Europe, inert_ingredient; Pesticides, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., ethoxylated used in cosmetics?
Yes, Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., ethoxylated is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Cetoleth-20. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., ethoxylated come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., ethoxylated have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., ethoxylated is classified GHS Danger (H302, H315, H318, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., ethoxylated used outside industrial chemicals?
Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., ethoxylated also appears in cosmetics databases.